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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.88, 302.96 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.88, 302.96 and 86.41 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.88 : 302.96 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.88/302.96 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.88x = 302.96 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.88x = 26,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178.77/201.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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